Henry VIII and the English Reformation

The Protestant Reformation in England was driven by King Henry VIII's personal and financial motives rather than theological differences. Henry's desire for an annulment led to a break with the Catholic Church, resulting in the Act of Supremacy, which declared him the head of the Church of England. He dissolved monasteries to increase his wealth and power. Unlike other reformers, Henry maintained traditional Catholic practices. Significant religious changes occurred only after his death.

What was the primary reason for the Protestant Reformation in England?

• Theological disagreements

• Economic collapse

• Military conflicts

• Political and personal reasons

Why did King Henry VIII want to break away from the Catholic Church?

• He wanted a new wife and the Pope refused an annulment

• He wanted to reform church practices

• He wanted to become a Protestant

• He disagreed with the Pope's teachings

What was the Act of Supremacy?

• A declaration making Henry VIII the head of the Church of England

• A treaty with the Catholic Church

• A decree to dissolve monasteries

• A law to establish Protestantism in England

What financial issue contributed to Henry VIII's break with Rome?

• The Church's refusal to fund wars

• The Church's demand for more money

• The Church's taxation policies

• The Church's control over trade

What was the result of the dissolution of the monasteries?

• Increased wealth for the Church

• Strengthened ties with Rome

• Increased wealth and political power for Henry VIII

• A decline in religious influence

How did Henry VIII use the land from the dissolved monasteries?

• He gave it to the Church

• He sold it to foreign powers

• He distributed it to his aristocratic friends

• He used it for public projects

What was Henry VIII's stance on Catholic teachings?

• He was indifferent to them

• He completely rejected them

• He maintained most of them

• He reformed them significantly

What significant religious changes occurred after Henry VIII's death?

• The Church of England returned to Catholicism

• The Church of England adopted Protestant practices

• The Church of England was dissolved

• The Church of England became independent

What was the Book of Common Prayer?

• A Catholic text

• A Protestant manifesto

• A collection of English prayers and sacraments

• A political document

What did the 42 articles of faith outline?

• The economic policies of the monarchy

• The military strategies of England

• The beliefs of the Church of England

• The political structure of England